376 - It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists

Title: "Turns Out, They're the Protagonists" - Chapter 376 Author: ccc If Yao Meng were to be likened to a pure and flawless fairy, then Ye Qingxin resembled a witch emerging from flames, unintentionally emitting an allure that attracted men irresistibly. With an unruffled demeanor, Ye Qingxin calmly said, “Previously, I held a bias against him, but after observing these past few days, I believe he is a rare genius.” “His disposition, talent, and even interpersonal skills are all top-tier.” That handsome face of his is also superb. If I must find a fault, it’s that Mu Zhian always seems to have inappropriate thoughts. Recalling the fantasies Mu Zhian harbored about her the other day, Ye Qingxin's delicate hand, soft as white jade, instinctively rested on the back of her other hand. Previously, Mu Zhian held her hand this way, nurturing a strand of her spiritual consciousness. Although it was clumsy and not particularly useful, some of Mu Zhian’s spiritual energy indeed remained within her body now. Before the Immortal Ascension Platform, nearly everyone was inevitably shocked upon hearing the conversation between the Green Emperor and the ancestor of the Ye family. Even the Ye family's ancestor held Mu Zhian in such high regard? To think that the Ye ancestor, who clearly disapproved of Mu Zhian’s past interactions with her descendants, would also speak so highly of him... Could this teenager, at the fourth level of spiritual refinement, truly possess such extraordinary talent? Among the younger generation who vaguely overheard this exchange, the shock was palpable. Several girls from ancient families looked on with bright eyes, gazing at Mu Zhian, who was conversing below the pavilion. “However, it’s likely he won’t win today’s competition,” Ye Qingxin continued. In Mu Zhian’s current state, it is indeed difficult to continue winning. After all, who among those who have made it this far isn't a natural talent? Moreover, though Mu Zhian is gifted, he is only at the fourth level of spiritual refinement. Ahead of the Immortal Ascension Platform, a beautiful woman listened to their conversation, her gaze eventually falling on Mu Zhian, who was below a certain pavilion. “Narcissus, though you didn’t participate in the Immortal Ascension Conference this time, making friends is always beneficial. Why not take this chance to chat with Mu Xiaoyou, present the pills I gave you yesterday to aid in his recovery?” “Perhaps you young people might strike up an interesting conversation.” High on the platform, a beautiful woman suddenly sent a transmission to a gray-robed lady below. Xiao Shuixian lifted her head slightly; her attire was modest, yet her face was extraordinarily beautiful. “Alright, mother.” Hearing her mother's suggestion, Xiao Shuixian seemed to just comprehend it. She maintained a gentle smile, as if nothing could unsettle her. Quietly departing from the crowd, Xiao Shuixian headed toward the distant pavilion. Mu Zhian, who had been chatting happily with the young cultivators beneath the pavilion, noticed the brief lull in conversation, as many turned their attention to the gray-robed woman approaching. Mu Zhian also noticed, and followed their gaze. His eyes betrayed a flash of interest. Though her attire was unassuming, Xiao Shuixian's natural beauty was undeniable, with a captivating figure. More importantly, he noticed an extraordinary spiritual energy fluctuation emanating from her. She also possesses dual constitutions...? While Mu Zhian pondered this revelation, not far away, Xiao Hua observed everything intently. Seeing his sister engage with Mu Zhian brought a dark shadow over his expression. This wasn’t Xiao Hua’s own emotion but the influence of the original owner’s obsessions. Observing Xiao Shuixian engage openly with Mu Zhian, a sense of unease churned in Xiao Hua’s heart. Why is my sister initiating conversation with Mu Zhian?! A strange discontent swelled within Xiao Hua. The truth was, his sister had always tried to make amends, though she unknowingly took something precious. Yet, the end result was the loss of his divine king bone. Xiao Shuixian was known as an exceptional genius in Yuzhou, pursued by countless young cultivators. A goddess who had cared for him and shown remorse, even secretly asking others to look after him — naturally, Xiao Hua developed feelings for her. Seeing his sister now warming up to another man stirred anger within him. Were it not for his rationality, he might have impulsively intervened. Rushing forward, however, would only harm his sister’s impression of him. He intended to gradually approach her, win her favor, maybe even her heart. So, rash actions were out of the question. Moreover, Xiao Hua’s grievance lay with Mu Zhian, who, blessed with the coveted Green Emperor as his partner, still wasn’t satisfied and now set his sights closer to Xiao Hua? Courting death! Though he currently stood at the eighth level of spiritual refinement, revealing such prowess and animosity could attract unwanted attention from Mu Zhian’s powerful supporters. Patience is key! He vowed to remember this humiliation. Yet, just as he withdrew his gaze, he felt a sharp glance upon him. Xiao Hua's chest tightened, glancing upward, his eyes met those of Mu Zhian! Wearing a serene, springlike smile, Mu Zhian chatted with other young cultivators beneath the pavilion, yet his eyes were fixed on Xiao Hua. Despite the warm smile, Xiao Hua felt a shiver run down his spine. Instinctively, he sensed a danger, as if being seen through. Then, Mu Zhian looked away casually, as if the gaze was merely perfunctory. “Thank you, Miss Xiao. I am indeed weak right now, and your gifted pills will serve me well.” He smiled warmly at the gray-robed woman before him. Xiao Shuixian, graceful and reserved, replied softly, “Back in Yuzhou, I heard much of Young Master Mu’s kindness and humility. Meeting you today confirms the tales.” Though somewhat flattering, Xiao Shuixian had indeed heard of Mu Zhian before. “Could this guy truly think he can act freely just because he has backing?” Xiao Hua watched, jealousy burning, his eyes filled with unwillingness and humiliation. His sister was both a ‘foe’ and a goddess he aspired to. Seeing her gladly offering kindness to another man incited fury. Nearby, at the Immortal Ascension Platform, Luo Tan noticed, raising an eyebrow, glancing at a woman beside the platform. It was evident that Xiao Shuixian’s move to converse with Mu Zhian was orchestrated by her stepmother’s telepathic instructions. Yao Meng, with a gentle, calm expression, gazed softly in Mu Zhian’s direction. “Miss Xiao is indeed as clever as the rumors suggest. After the Immortal Ascension Conference, if you would do me the honor, I’d love to have you at Tianheyuan for some tea, to discuss the Dao.” Mu Zhian’s demeanor remained unchanged, with minimal attention on Xiao Shuixian, presenting an image of disinterest in women. However, he was genuinely interested in conversing further with Xiao Shuixian. Not due to her beauty or charm… at least not solely because of them. More importantly, he suspected she might be the second chosen one by the heavens. How coincidental, the saint of Yuzhou, Xiao Hua, is a chosen one… and here his sister is speaking with me. Is it really that some inexplicable destiny draws these Chosen Ones to confront me? Mu Zhian humorously mused. But since his sister presented herself, it was an opportunity to probe, learn about this second chosen, and discern his archetype. Last one, Ye Yu was the underdog type; what could Xiao Hua be? After a few more exchanges with Xiao Shuixian, Mu Zhian courteously said, “Everyone, I have matters to attend to, so I must excuse myself.” Seeing the Green Emperor watching from the stage, he knew lingering meant risking her jealousy, and potential trouble for himself... And so, Mu Zhian gracefully exited the pavilion, maintaining suitable distance from other female cultivators. Meanwhile, an elder on the stage retrieved the Fortune Bead, ready to randomly select opponents for the day’s matches. Mu Zhian pulled out his sect emblem from his storage ring, awaiting the appearance of his opponent’s name. Title: "Turns Out, They're the Protagonists" - Chapter 376 Author: ccc The fact that Mu Zhian had reached this stage in the Immortal Ascension Conference was already a remarkable achievement. Considering his injuries, it seemed almost impossible for him to win another match today. However, despite having low expectations, there was always the possibility that he might face a slightly weaker opponent and pull off another victory. With this thought in mind, Mu Zhian flipped over his sect token. Above the Immortal Ascension Platform, the golden light of the Fortune Bead illuminated the area, revealing the names of everyone’s opponents for the day. Mu Zhian focused his gaze and was momentarily stunned. At that same moment, Mu Zhian noticed a somewhat piercing gaze directed at him. Looking up, he saw a breathtakingly beautiful woman in white, standing with an icy, ethereal grace under the pavilion. His next opponent was Lan Muliang. Chapter 336 - The Future Belongs to You, The Present is Mine “This damn obsession, it influences me so strongly!” Xiao Hua stood among the crowd, inwardly sighing with relief. His recent jealousy hadn’t been his own, but rather the lingering obsession of his body’s original owner, triggered by the sight of his sister cozying up to a man. To resolve this obsession, he needed to fulfill the original owner’s lingering desires, no matter what. Yet, he could not rush things. The immediate goal was to win the championship of the Immortal Ascension Conference and obtain three imperial-grade herbs... The Green Emperor was beyond reach, but Mu Zhian relied on external forces; he’d never be a true rival in the future. As for his sister Xiao Shuixian... With his past-life insight and talent at the Path-comprehending realm, winning over this little girl should be easy in time. However, the competitors in this conference were terrifying. Besides those at the Returning Void stage, other geniuses also matched his realm, and from his past-life experience, they would be formidable foes! “Pity for them, they’ve met me.” Xiao Hua whispered to himself, his expression calm as he took out his sect token and revealed the name written on its back. “Bai Ruoxi…” “An inner disciple from Canghai Peak, huh? How amusing to encounter Mu Zhian’s partner already,” Xiao Hua murmured with slight surprise. While he had to bide his time and avoid antagonizing Mu Zhian, this match was a chance to make his position known. Collecting his thoughts, Xiao Hua gripped his sect token firmly. Meanwhile, Mu Zhian stared at the name on his token, lost in thought for a long time. “Even though I knew my odds of winning today were slim, facing Senior Sister seems like quite the coincidence…” “No, the remaining participants are mostly people I know, so running into an acquaintance was inevitable... Losing to Senior Sister wouldn’t be disgraceful; she started cultivating earlier and has reached the Returning Void stage. Even someone as proud as Sister MengRou admits having no certainty against her.” Mu Zhian thought to himself, maintaining an outwardly calm demeanor, though his heart was filled with mixed emotions. Had it not been for Lan Muliang and the other “protagonists”, he might have had more room to maneuver. In the end, if not for the sect leader’s manipulation placing him in this grand showcase, he might have been able to handle the protagonists on his own. For Bai Ruoxi and the rest, nothing could match the allure Mu Zhian presented. The radiance of the Fortune Bead enveloped the participants scattered across the platform, with each receiving the name of their designated opponent on their sect tokens. Unlike the previous competition, today was divided into two matches: a daytime and an evening match, with the order determined by the numbers on the sect tokens. The first match involved Mu Zhian. It would begin in an hour. The Immortal Ascension Platform was vast, with elegant pavilions dotting the surrounding landscape. Mu Zhian made his way through the crowd to a nearby pavilion on the left of the platform, where the Lan sisters sat. Even though he had seen them before, Mu Zhian couldn’t help but internally remark on their allure. This is ridiculously alluring! Lan Feiying lounged lazily on a stone chair, her long, cascading hair lightly curled at the ends, enhancing her enchantingly beautiful face touched with light makeup. Her crimson gown clung to her figure, accentuating her curves, with a beguiling beauty mark near her eye, her alluring gaze gently resting on him. The red dress fit her perfectly, highlighting her shapely, voluptuous form, with her ample bosom delicately resting upon the table. --- Continued Reading! "Wuxia: Infinite Qi and Blood, Invincible in the Jianghu" "I, Almost an Immortal Emperor, Awaken to Join a Chat Group" "One Piece: Summon Lightning, One Strike to Defeat Kaido" "Three-Body: I Am a Bug, A Zerg’s Bug!" 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